How far is Evansville, WY from Riverton, WY?

The driving distance from Evansville, WY to Riverton, WY is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.3 mi
02h 17m
Flight
107.41 mi
172.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.41 mi
Kilometers
172.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.3 mi
Kilometers
198.44 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Sat, May 30, 9:01 AM MDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive Riverton
Sat, May 30, 9:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Evansville
61.6 mi
01h 08m
To Riverton
61.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 30 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    648 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Curtis Street

    1805 ft · 1 min · Curtis Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 25 North

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Riverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 94%
I 25 North
3.73 mi · 3%
US 20 West
0.42 mi
Curtis Street
0.34 mi
1st Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

94.3 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 08m from Evansville
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Riverton?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Evansville and 61.7 miles from Riverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 107.41 mi (172.86 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

Town in Wyoming

Population3,004
Coordinates42.8599700, -106.2683600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-106.26837, 42.859972)
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.87
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.93 $33.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.40 $36.81
Premium $4.55 $19.79 $39.58
Diesel $5.41 $23.54 $47.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Riverton. The current time is 06:43:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.